The Download on the Writer’s Strike

Posted by ad on Dec 6, 2007 in TV | 0 comments

This post originally appeared on Daily Maruader.

As the WGA writer’s strike hits the one month mark, let’s take a quick look at the impacted TV skeds and their digital distribution counterparts.

Just as both sides resumed talks earlier this week, Starcom released a report estimating that the ad revenue generated from online video doubled from ’06 and could reach over $1 billion dollars. Not surprisingly, most of it went to the networks. The hot button topic of the strike? The lack of contract language in place for digital distribution – streaming or download. Judge for yourselves. The list below paints an interesting picture of what could bring sweeping changes to your TiVo and the new media landscape.

CBS

Digital Platforms (excluding peer 2 peer):
CBS.com, iTunes, & Amazon Unbox

Current Content Status:
CSI – on hold
Two and a Half Men – on hold
How I Met Your Mother – on hold
Late Night with David Letterman – on hold
Cane – benched, in jeopardy
The Unit – benched, in jeopardy
12/10 Democratic Debate – canceled
Dexter (Showtime) – coming in as replacement program
Weeds, Tudors and Californication, Brotherhood (Showtime) – potential replacements
Big Brother – first in-season run, 3 nights a week 2/12
Survivor – season 16 premieres 2/7
Power of 10 – summer series, returns1/2
48 Hours Mystery – Sunday series regular, Tuesdays beginning 1/22
Jericho – returns midseason after cancellation (unrelated) 2/12, in jeopardy
The New Adventures of Old Chrstine – midseason return, production halted
Cold Case – on hold

NBC

Digital Platforms (excluding peer 2 peer):
NBC.com (Including NBC Direct), Hulu.com, Amazon Unbox, & Netflix.com

Current Content Status:
30 Rock – on hold
The Office – on hold
Heroes – early season finale aired 12/3
Tonight Show with Jay Leno – on hold
Late Night with Conan O’Brien – on hold
My Name is Earl – on hold
SNL – on hold
Law & Order – returns to Wednesdays 1/2 10p
Law & Order: Criminal Intent – rescued off basic cable net TNT to 9pm Wednesdays
The Celebrity Apprentice – premieres 1/3
American Gladiators – premieres 1/6
The Biggest Loser – returns
Chuck – on hold
Life – on hold
Bionic Woman – on hold/in jeopardy
Journeyman – on hold/ in jeopardy
Burn Notice – potential off basic cable move

FOX

Digital Platforms (excluding peer 2 peer):
Foxondemand.com, Hulu.com, Amazon Unbox, and iTunes

Current Content Status:
24 – on hold, 2008 season in jeopardy
Prison Break – on hold
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – early series premiere 1/13
Back To You – on hold

ABC

Digital Platforms (excluding peer 2 peer):
ABC.com, iTunes, & Amazon Unbox

Current Content Status:
Lost – on hold, 2008 season tbd
Jimmy Kimmel Live – on hold
Brothers & Sister – on hold
Grey’s Anatomy – on hold
Private Practice – on hold
Desperate Housewives – on hold
Ugly Betty – on hold